Community feedback for future upgrades at Ralph Cameron Oval

MEDIA RELEASE 24 January 2023

Council is looking for community feedback for future plans for the Ralph Cameron Oval play space upgrade concept design.

The playground at the oval is nearing the end of its useful life and the play elements only cater for a limited age group and are not inclusive.

Mayor of Bathurst Councillor Robert Taylor said following numerous requests from the Raglan community in recent years calling for improved play spaces catering for a range of age groups, Council has prepared concept designs that will support future grant funding applications for a play space upgrade.

“Council has put together the Ralph Cameron Oval Play Space upgrade concept design/ It is an indicative plan outlining elements that would meet inclusivity requirements and be suitable for a variety of age groups.”

“Council is committed to providing inclusive play spaces that cater for people of all ages and abilities. The final play space design will be limited to the available budget, however it is proposed that the following key elements would feature in a final design

• Picnic shelter and tables
• Shake provisions including tree planting or shade structures
• Inclusive play equipment with wheelchair accessibility
• Multi-purpose sports court
• Accessible path access from Raglan Hall carpark
• Multi-purpose skate, scooter track
• Park seating
• Various play equipment that meet play equipment standards and age groups,” Cr Taylor said.

Council has received grant funding for the installation of a multi-purpose sports court. The court construction will form stage one of the proposed larger upgrade of the entire playground. Work on the court is scheduled to start later this month.

In order to assist Council in its forward planning process and developing the design of the Ralph Cameron Oval play space upgrade concept, Council is seeking input from the community on the indicative plans that have been developed.

To review the plans and provide feedback, visit the Ralph Cameron Oval play space project at yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Submissions close 3 March 2023